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    The Two Towers
    Audiobook16 hours

    The Two Towers

    Written by J.R.R. Tolkien

    Narrated by Rob Inglis

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    About this audiobook

    Building on the story begun in The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, this is the second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

    Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.

    Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 17, 2005
    ISBN9780007228393
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    The Two Towers
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    J.R.R. Tolkien

    J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

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    • 5/5
      most quest games and worlds owe tolkein, and this book, a great debt.

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    • 5/5
      This series has to be the my all time favourite. It is a masterpiece and one that I can re-read when ever I feel like it. The adventure, the characters and the fight sequences are truly remarkable. My favourite characters would have to be Gimli and Legolas as enjoyed reading about their friendship and funny remarks with each other. It is also interesting to note the environmental issues that come across this novel, in particular, the burning of the trees to make war weapons. I believe that the issues that are expressed throughout this book are still relevant today and probably will never be out dated.For me there is no other author like Tolkien he is so descriptive and his imagination is beyond anything that I have ever read.
    • 5/5
      Rather slow paced, but beautifully told, the characters unfolding with every new chapter even more!
    • 5/5
      Fantastic reading and intonation. Recommended as a wonderful reading n listening adventure
    • 4/5
      Nice book, kind of long but it worth the effort as it is Lord of the rings ?
    • 4/5
      I will admit that Frodo is written better than he is portrayed in the films, but he is still the character I dislike the most out of them all. This didn’t help with my liking of this book, as it’s basically set up into two sections for me; the really good parts with Aragon and the character I really enjoy reading about and then the second half, which is the continuation of Frodo, Sam and Gollum’s journey with the ring.

      However, on saying this, I did still enjoy the second book in the series and I am excited to read the third and final book in the series. I can’t rate it any lower than a four because of how much I did enjoy it, how good and clever the story is and much I like the rest of the characters. How Tolkien can still get me to feel so much pity for Gollum, and I strangely like him way more than Frodo.

      There are some differences from the movie adaptations, that just didn’t make sense to make and some extra things that I’m simply enjoying being able to read.
    • 5/5
      Amazing I love it I listen to it again and again and it still makes me surprised
    • 5/5
      Great narrator of a great book! I enjoyed it very much!
    • 5/5
      Brilliant narrator with really good character voices that make it easy to differentiate who is speaking, but don't feel over the top or cheesy.
    • 3/5
      as a kid, after reading the hobbit i couldn't wait to get into it. i waded through as best as i could and came to a halt somewhere towards the end of the second book.
    • 5/5
      So so good I have been in gowing it so much ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    • 5/5
      This was a great read- the right time in my life. Most people read this when they were young, but I read it in my twenties. It still clicked. Tolkien' descriptions and narrative stuck with me and really drew me into the fantasy world of Middle Earth. A real coming of age book for any reader at any age. Read the books before seeing the movies. I love fantasy and imagination, and Tolkien took me for a real ride in his deep, immersive fantasy world.
    • 2/5
      The Hobbitt is the best. The rest is a long, dull read except for a handful of pages.
    • 5/5
      Truly enjoyed the reading, great voice and adapted to different characters. What a treat! Almost like a radio theatre play. Highly recommend it.
    • 5/5
      This set I read as a young adult. Although it is extremely complex it is still a great read for young people. It functions as one book but the breaks are at good points which give you a mental rest in between books. Masterful.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic narration by Rob Inglis. I'm amazed at how some of his character voices sound so alike to the movie's portrayals, and this was recorded well over a decade before the movies came out.
    • 4/5
      I have yet to actually finish "Return of the King". The story is awesome, but the writing does drag a bit... c'mon, you know you agree with me.
    • 3/5
      Difficult to read with old fashiond language and some parts felt heavy to read, a little bit depressing. But then I read it when I was young. I liked Bilbo a lot better, it was more like a feairy tale.
    • 4/5
      There's nothing I can say about this that won't 1) take up hours and hours of your time, and 2) sound incredibly ( but lovingly! ) biased. So I'll just insist with every crazy bit of me to pick up this set and read it yourself.
    • 5/5
      Ok so whether you like fantasy (or love it like me!) or hate it, these books are a MUST READ for everyone.I've read this series three times in my life now (i'm 26) and I'll probably read them at least once more. Tolkien creates some of the most fascinating characters you'll ever read, and the epic scale of the history he's created can't be understated!! He even went so far as to create separate languages for elves and dwarves in the appendix. It's just a great story and it stands up today as probably the best fantasy series ever written. And it's one that MANY series try to imitate, but often fall short.
    • 5/5
      I really don't think I need to say that this set is a MUST for any fantasy reader (and non fantasy readers).
    • 4/5
      I read and re-read these books, something like four times, and they never lost their appeal for me. I never donned a cape and elf ears, but I loved this series. Thoroughly engaging. I also thought the film versions were perfectly creditable, so you hard-core nay-sayers just keep it to yourselves.
    • 5/5
      Although I admit that I sometimes lose interest in Tolkein's writing, I have to admire his genius and imagination, or whatever inspired him to write these books. I am not the biggest fan of the fantasy genre, but I am a fan nonetheless, mostly because of these books.
    • 5/5
      Definently worth a read. The story is epic, and the characters very interesting.
    • 4/5
      Micah and I enjoyed listening to this together.
    • 4/5
      I really liked this book. I had watched the movies, and then became interested in reading the books.

      I loved how this one flowed, unwrapping slowly like a morning glory in the early dawn. Beautiful and full of magic. It builds for an epic climax, showing beloved characters new and old.

      It continues to tell the tell of Frodo and the Fellowship as well as showing more of Middle-Earth and all her hidden secrets, both good and evil.

    • 5/5
      Fantastic, for the 21st time.
    • 4/5
      Well, I don't really like the portion in Fangorn Forest in this book either. Interesting to note.

      But omg, I'm so incredibly angry about all of Jackson's choices about Faramir/Shelob's lair in the movies ALL OVER AGAIN.
    • 4/5
      The next journey in the destruction of the one ring... build up to the last book and ends leaving you completely hanging...
    • 5/5
      I think this was full read #3 in my life (this time I actually listened to it). Despite Tolkien saying his one criticism of the trilogy is that they are too short - I disagree. Too long.